Selah and the Spades

2019, Drama, 1h 37m

110 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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A smart, well-acted, and refreshingly messy coming-of-age story, Selah and the Spades suggests a bright future for debuting writer-director Tayarisha Poe. Read critic reviews

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Five factions run the underground life of a prestigious east coast boarding school. The head of The Spades walks a fine line between being feared and being loved.

Cast & Crew

Lovie Simone
Selah
Jharrel Jerome
Maxxie
Celeste O'Connor
Paloma
Ana Mulvoy-Ten
Bobby
Jesse Williams
Headmaster
Henry Hunter Hall
Tarit
Nekhebet Kum Juch
Nuri
Francesca Noel
Amber B
Krish Bhuva
Mooks
Benjamin Breault
David
Tayarisha Poe
Director
Tayarisha Poe
Screenwriter
Jill Ahrens
Producer
Drew P. Houpt
Producer
Lucas Joaquin
Producer
Lauren McBride
Producer
Tayarisha Poe
Producer
Ryan Ahrens
Executive Producer
Derrick Brooks
Executive Producer
Chaz Ebert
Executive Producer
Terence Nance
Executive Producer
Jomo Fray
Cinematography
Kate Abernathy
Film Editing
ASKA
Original Music
Valeria De Felice
Production Design
Taisa Malouf
Art Director
Suja Ono
Set Decoration
Jami Villers
Costume Design
Jessica Daniels
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